ANN ARBOR, Mich. — August 30, 2025 – Michigan football kicks off the 2025 season at home against New Mexico in a primetime matchup at Michigan Stadium. All eyes will be on true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, who makes his highly anticipated debut as the Wolverines’ new starter.
Michigan vs. New Mexico Game Details
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, Fubo (NBC feed), Varsity Network App (audio only)
- Radio: WCSX-FM 94.7 (Detroit)
Announcers: Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (analyst) will call the action from The Big House.
Bryce Underwood Makes Wolverines Debut
Head coach Sherrone Moore confirmed that Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class out of Belleville High School (MI), will start in Week 1. Wolverines fans are eager to see how the freshman phenom performs under the lights.
“I’m just focused on moving forward through this tournament,” Underwood said earlier this week, embracing the pressure of his debut.
Michigan Injury Report – Week 1 vs. New Mexico
The Wolverines enter the opener with several key players unavailable:
Out:
- CB Caleb Anderson
- QB Davis Warren
- S Rod Moore
- RB Bryson Kuzdzal
- RB Donovan Johnson
- RB John Volker
- LB Jaydon Hood
- OL Andrew Babalola
- Edge Devon Baxter
- WR C.J. Charleston
- DL Ike Iwunnah
Questionable:
- QB Mikey Keene
- S Jaden Mangham
- DB Tevis Metcalf
- TE Jalen Hoffman
Safety Rod Moore remains sidelined following his second ACL surgery, while depth players such as Babalola, Hood, and Johnson are out for the season. The status of Mangham and Hoffman will be worth monitoring ahead of kickoff.
Betting Odds (via BetMGM)
- Spread: Michigan -34.5
- Over/Under: 48.5
Prediction: Michigan vs. New Mexico
The Wolverines are heavy favorites and expected to cruise in their home opener. Detroit Free Press analyst Tony Garcia predicts a comfortable win for Michigan:
- Score Prediction: Michigan 34, New Mexico 9
Expect Underwood to shine in his first college start, connecting on at least one big play while Michigan’s defense dominates in the trenches.
Michigan 2025 Football Schedule (Key Games)
- Week 1: vs New Mexico – Aug. 30 (NBC, 7:30 p.m. ET)
- Week 2: at Oklahoma – Sept. 6 (ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET)
- Week 3: vs Central Michigan – Sept. 13 (BTN, Noon ET)
- Week 4: at Nebraska – Sept. 20 (CBS, 3:30 p.m. ET)
- Week 7: at USC – Oct. 11
- Week 8: vs Washington – Oct. 18
- Week 9: at Michigan State – Oct. 25
- Week 14: vs Ohio State – Nov. 29 (FOX, Noon ET)
